Owner
Carolyn McGee
Carolyn has a deep love of pets and an innate connection with them. She has a gift for connecting with animals. They respond to her almost immediately.
Carolyn spent years in high tech manufacturing yet she knew that it wasn’t her true calling. She discovered her passion was in caring for the pets of people who needed to be temporarily away from them.
Carolyn graduated from the MA state sponsored Entrepreneur Training Program and started the Ashland Pet Concierge to provide in home pet sitting and peace of mind to people when they could not take their beloved pets with them.
Carolyn enjoys helping to deepen the bond that exists between pets and their people. She is a Reiki Master/Energy Healer who specializes in pets and the people that love them. Carolyn also communicates with animals using telepathy. Click here learn more about Reiki and Animal Communication.
Manager
Alex Tranghese
Hi there! I’m Alex, I am the Manager at APC. I thrive on being organized, thorough and having great communication skills.
I have been a part of this wonderful family for over 7 years! I’ve been in pet industry for eleven years and have loved every second of it. My animal family over the years has consisted of my dogs, many rats, Guinea pigs and ferret friends. I’m also very experienced with reptiles, aves, aquatics and other pocket pets as well as feline and canine companions.
I gained tons of experience from my time at Petsmart and Petco, as well as personal experience with all my little ones, and am very comfortable caring for any of your medicated fur babies.
I’ve always had quite an instinctive connection with all animals and have been able to form a bond with even the most high-pressure furry friends. I will always love your pets like they’re my own and promise they are always in great hands! I am also an avid gardener and can assure the utmost care of your plant babies as well.
Alex has been a dedicated pet caretaker/manager with APC for 7+ years.
All Ashland Pet Concierge pet caretakers consider ourselves Animal Guardian Angels. We are there to provide loving, professional care and provide safety and security to your beloved pets. All are Pet CPR & First Aid Certified.
Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters
Alayna Cohen
Alayna grew up on the island of Martha’s Vineyard with dogs, cats and a menagerie of small animals. She currently lives in Ashland with her fiancé and two cats, Gypsy and Stevie Nicks.
She has gained a lot of personal experience caring for pets who need a little extra help or veterinary medicine. When Alayna isn’t dog walking or nannying, you can find her paddle boarding on the reservoir, enjoying live music and enjoying DIY projects!
Alexander Tamulonis
Alexander grew up in southern New Hampshire with two dogs and three cats. He learned from a young age how to be responsible for taking care of various animals over the years including fish, turtles, and hamsters.
After high school he studied biomedical science at the University of New Hampshire and subsequently worked in transfusion medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. In 2023 he quit his job to travel around the country in his camper van. When Alexander isn’t dog walking or pet sitting, he spends his time playing music gigs at events and restaurants.
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Christine Testa
Christine is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and majored in civil and environmental engineering. She has always had a deep love and connection for all animals. Christine is from Leominster, MA but has recently moved to Southborough. She has grown up with dogs, various rodents, and aquatic creatures, and currently lives with her boyfriend’s three orange cats.
Christine has experience working at a doggy daycare and pet sitting in the past. In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, travelling, and practicing yoga.
Kaleigh Donovan
Kaleigh is a graduate of Villanova University and has lived in Ashland her whole life. She grew up having many pets and currently lives with her cat Juno and two dogs – Callie and Brody.
She has been caring for animals since she was 14, and has worked as a dog walker, pet sitter, veterinary technician, and kennel assistant. She has cared for animals from all walks of life, from dogs and cats to monkeys and alpacas!
She loves outdoor activities such scuba diving, gardening, and skiing, but also enjoys a good book and painting.
Kristin Esenther
Kristin loves to connect with animals of all kinds and enjoys spending time with them. Her family has owned parakeets, a parrot, sheep and chickens. Kristin is detailed, kind and gifted with animal photography.
Kristin has been a dedicated pet caretaker with APC for 7+ years.
Maggie Goeller
Hi, I’m Maggie and I’ve been with Ashland Pet Concierge for six years and loving it! I have a lot of experience with a multitude of different pets and currently have lots of fresh water fish tanks from five gallons to seventy five gallons and one forty gallon saltwater tank. I have two parrots a African Gray and a Double Yellow headed amazon and a Leopard Gecko. I have a new addition to the family a Bearded Dragon! When I’m not caring for our clients beloved pets I enjoy Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Swimming and Cross Stitching!
Maggie has been a dedicated pet caretaker with APC for 6+ years.
Serena Lillie
Serena has lived in Ashland for over 12 years with her husband and daughter in a home full of pets. She grew up with many animals and currently is pet mom to two dogs, Xena and Thor, and a kitten, Loki. There is not much that brings her more joy and peace than snuggle time on the couch with her entire family.
She has been caring for animals since childhood, and has been a dog walker, pet sitter, and volunteer in various roles for animal shelters. Her personal pet mom history has brought her experience in positive reinforcement training, fear free pet care, dog socialization and positive behavior activity, and administering various forms of medications to dogs and cats at all ages. She has cared for dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, guineapigs, and ducks. She understands personally that pets are family and cares for others pets as she does her own – with patience, kindness, dedication, and fun.
In addition to time with her family, Serena enjoys reading, dining out with friends, exercise, gardening, and volunteering. She is so happy to be a part of the APC team.